Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for non-farm micro and small enterprises through the Shishu, Kishore, Tarun and Tarun Plus categories.
Overview
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana provides institutional finance to non-corporate, non-farm micro and small enterprises.
Loans are offered without collateral through banks, NBFCs and micro-finance institutions.
The scheme is structured into categories — Shishu, Kishore, Tarun and Tarun Plus — based on the loan amount and stage of the business.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any Indian citizen with a viable business plan for a non-farm income-generating activity.
- Applicable to manufacturing, trading, services and allied agricultural activities.
- Applicant should not be a defaulter to any bank or financial institution.
Key Benefits
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh.
- Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,000–₹5 lakh), Tarun (₹5–10 lakh) and Tarun Plus (₹10–20 lakh) categories.
- Flexible repayment and a MUDRA card for working-capital needs.
Required Documents
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a simple business plan and estimate your loan requirement.
- 2Approach any bank, NBFC or MFI, or apply through the Jan Samarth / Udyamimitra portal.
- 3Submit the application form with KYC and business documents.
- 4After appraisal, the loan is sanctioned and disbursed to your business account.
Important Dates
| Scheme launched | April 2015 |
|---|---|
| Tarun Plus limit enhanced | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PMMY.
No. MUDRA loans are collateral-free, so you do not need to pledge property or a third-party guarantee for eligible amounts.
Under the Tarun Plus category, eligible borrowers with a good repayment record can access loans up to ₹20 lakh.
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